Vertical Communications

I was one of a few UC Experts attending the recent 2016 analyst event for Vertical Communications in Dallas, and with the last one being back in 2012, there was a lot to get updated on. They certainly have a clear sense of purpose now, at least in terms of market focus and business model, but technology-wise they are trying to cover an awful lot of ground. In short, they are doing enough of the important things to be successful, and in time, the market will tell them which technologies and applications have value, and I'm sure they'll adapt accordingly.

What do Sherlock Holmes and Vertical Communications have in common? Over the past few weeks I've been watching the BBC series "Sherlock," which places Sherlock and Dr. Watson in modern day London, complete with computers, cell phones, and the Internet. At a Vertical Communications Analyst Day event last week, I kept thinking about Sherlock and Watson, and couldn't figure out why until I watched the next episode - then all the pieces of the mystery came together in a singular instant.